Holy Land Bible Tours
Where the Bible Comes Alive
Israel Bible Tour
October 1-12, 2026
Many people have requested that we host another Bible tour to Israel this fall. So, dates have been set with plans underway for another awesome opportunity to see the Bible come to life. More details will be uploaded as the itinerary is confirmed. A no-obligation information meeting will be held March 31 so if you would like to join us, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.
There is nothing quite like seeing the Bible come to life in the lands of the Bible. We are developing another unique, five star, 12 day, all-inclusive, personalized trip where we will open our Bibles at many of the 70 best sites/cities in Israel. We enjoy the best hotels, on-site teaching, Israeli American licensed tour guide and learning experiences, making for an amazing spiritual journey and lots of fun along the way. Our group of about 35 allows for personal touches and wonderful fellowship. Every one of our previous tours has received the highest possible accolades from all our participants.
This is a special opportunity to experience the awe of walking where Jesus walked. You will forever read the Bible in Technicolor after you have been to Israel.
Below is our tentative 2026 itinerary. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information or a brochure.
Day 1: Departure
Our transatlantic flight from Omaha will allow us time to prepare spiritually for our journey, to enjoy two complete meals and to rest up for the coming days.
Day 2: Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Our plane arrives at Ben Gurion airport in Israel in the afternoon, allowing us the opportunity to visit Jaffa where Jonah set sail from God before checking into our lovely hotel on the Mediterranean Sea in Tel Aviv for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: North Central to Tiberias
We drive north along the Mediterranean Sea to Caesarea (where Peter shared the Good News with Cornelius in Acts 10) to explore the theater where Paul preached, the aqueducts, and Herod‘s palace. A panoramic view of the Jezreel Valley from Mt. Carmel, which is best known for the location where Elijah slew the Baal prophets (I Kings 18), awaits us. A unique ground-level view of the Jezreel Valley will be seen from Megiddo, the strategic location of 25+ civilizations and the location for the final Battle of Armageddon (Revelation 16). We navigate our way to Nazareth, the boyhood home of Jesus, and stop in Cana, the location of Christ's first miracle, on the way to our beautiful hotel on the Sea of Galilee in Tiberias, where we will spend our next three nights.
Day 4: Sea of Galilee region 
Today we will truly walk where Jesus walked in the region of Galilee. An inspirational boat ride on the Sea of Galilee drops us off a kibbutz that houses the ancient Jesus Boat from Jesus’ time as well as some great shopping. We visit the Place of Peter's Primacy for a wonderful devotion on the shores of the Sea of Galilee at the location where Jesus called Peter twice to "follow Him." In Capernaum, we see the magnificent synagogue and ruins in this city where Jesus spent most of His time. We visit a kibbutz for lunch and to learn about kibbutz life. On the Mt. of Beatitudes overlooking the Sea of Galilee, we reflect on Jesus words on how we should live. We explore the ruins of Bethsaida before ending our day seeing the first century synagogue and Magdala stone at Magdala. After dinner, we can walk the quaint streets of Tiberias for shopping and enjoying the Jewish culture.
Day 5: Northern Israel
Driving through the Hula Valley, we stop in Hazor, a strategic site and one of Solomon's chariot cities before continuing to Dan, the northernmost city in Israel where we will see the amazing city walls, the pagan altar and the northern gate where Abraham would have entered the Promised Land. We can even walk in Israeli bunkers on the Lebanon border. Our next stop is Caesarea Philippi at the foothills of Mt. Hermon where the waters flow southward into the Sea of Galilee. It is this city, known for pagan worship to Pan, where Jesus asked Peter, "Who do you say that I am?" We drive through the Golan Heights where we stop for a sobering view into Syria to help us understand the importance of that region to Israel. We end our day with the spiritual opportunity of being baptized in the Jordan River at Yardenit.
Day 6: Jordan Valley to Dead Sea
Traveling south from Tiberias, we visit the ruins at Jericho and see the Mt. of Temptation and the sycamore tree Zaccheus climbed. An enjoyable walk through the nature preserve at En-Gedi, where David hid from Saul, allows us to see the wildlife and waterfalls in the desert. We take a tram up to the top of Masada to explore the ruins of Herod's castle where the last remnant of the Jews held out against the Romans in 73 AD. Driving past Qumran, site of the discovery of the Dead Sea scrolls, we arrive at our beautiful hotel on the Dead Sea in time for a swim before dinner.
Day 7: Up to Jerusalem
Driving west through the Nigev desert area, our first stop is the ancient ruins of Beersheba where Abraham dedicated his well and Jacob stopped on his way to Egypt. Driving up through the middle of he country, we see the Cave of Machpelah where the patriarchs are buried in Hebron, and pick up stones in the Valley of Elah, where David slew Goliath. As we come into Jerusalem, we will stop at Haas Promenade for our first glimpse into the eternal city.
Day 8: Jerusalem
We stand on holy ground on the Temple Mount, ancient site of the Jewish Temple and current site of the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosques. We stop at the Pool of Bethesda where Jesus healed the paralytic and sing in St. Anne's Crusader Church. We walk the Via Dolorosa [Way of the Cross], see the Ecco Homo Arch and the Roman Praetorium where Pilate held trial on our way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, traditional site of Jesus' death and burial. We walk through the Old City to the Jewish Quarter to see Hezekiah's Broad Wall and the Cardo, the ancient road in Jerusalem. After lunch and time for shopping or exploring, we view Israel's history at David's Citadel Museum. Our day ends with some special time at the Garden Tomb where we remember Christ's death and resurrection.
Day 9: Jerusalem and BethlehemWe begin with a walk from the Pool of Siloam up the newly opened Pilgrim's Road to Davidson's Center and the Southern Steps of the temple. We enjoy a time of prayer at the Wailing Wall before driving to the Israel Museum to see the Holyland Model and the Shrine of the Book, housing the Dead Sea Scrolls. Our afternoon is spent in Bethlehem where we will stand in the area where Jesus was born in the Church of the Nativity and enjoy shopping for trinkets, top quality olive wood and find jewelry.
Day 10: Jerusalem
Today we focus on the final days of Jesus Christ. Our bus drops us at the top of the Mt. of Olives where we open the Bible at the Church of the Ascension before stopping at the Church of Pater Noster, where Jesus taught the Our Father prayer. We walk to the Mt. of Olives overlook for a group picture, visual of the Old City and an optional camel ride. Walking down the Palm Sunday Road, we stop at the Dominos Flevit Church, built where Jesus wept overJerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane, to enjoy time for personal reflection, and end at the Church of All Nations. After lunch inside the Jaffa Gate [and/or some last minute shopping] we will worship in the Upper Room before walking to Caiaphus House to stand in the pit where Jesus spent the night once He was arrested.
Day 11: Old Testament sites
Our final day in Israel allows us to see some sites not seen by most tours. We begin with a strategic view atop Nebi Samuel to see the topography where many major Old Testament events took place. We enjoy a picnic pizza lunch in Shiloh after visiting this area where the Tabernacle was housed for 369 years. Our final stop is in ancient Bethel where God confirmed His covenant with Jacob in a dream. Our farewell dinner in Abu Gosh, ancient Kiryat Jearim, allow us time to share the highlights of our trip before hearing to the airport for some sleep on our overnight flight home.
Day 12: Return Home
It is on these flights home that we finally are able to sit back and absorb all the amazing sights, sounds, new friends and spiritual adventures of this journey of a lifetime. We arrive home about noon.
Special Features of Our Tours
- Experience 70+ of the best Biblical and historical sites/cities in Israel
- Daily on-site Bible teaching
- Quality 5-star hotel accommodations
- Licensed professional American/Israeli tour guide
- Whisper devices to better hear the guide and teachings
- Group airline departure from Omaha (other cities available)
- All transportation, hotels, breakfasts and dinners, sites, taxes and tips are included
- Personalized trip designed with your spiritual enrichment in mind
- Maximum size of 35 people allows for fellowship and relationship building
- Transportation in economy class on airlines and by deluxe private motor coach with wifi [with optional upgraded airplane seating available]
- Land prices available for those who wish to arrange their own airline reservations.
Not Included
- Lunches except kibbutz lunch in Galilee and pizza lunch at Shiloh
- Beverages
- Items of a personal nature including souvenirs
- Optional travel insurance and/or airline upgraded seats
All participants must be physically able to walk about 4-5 miles a day without assistance on rocky and hilly surfaces, get on and off the bus by themselves and be able to transport their own luggage at the airports.
“Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem…” Matthew 20:18
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